Jessica Ghawi is seen in an undated photo taken from her twitter account July 20, 2012. The former San Antonio resident was killed in the "Dark Knight" movie premier shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Jessica Ghawi is seen in an undated photo taken from her twitter account July 20, 2012. The former San Antonio resident was killed in the "Dark Knight" movie premier shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

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Shooting victims Jessica Ghawi and Brent Lowak. Courtesy photo

Shooting victims Jessica Ghawi and Brent Lowak. Courtesy photo

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Shooting victim Brent Lowak. Courtesy photo

Shooting victim Brent Lowak. Courtesy photo

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Sue Greene, mother of Brent Lowak, 27, shows a picture of her son, at right, with close friend Jessica Ghawi, at the Children's Hospital Colorado, in Aurora, Colo., where her son is recovering from bullet wounds, Sunday, July 22, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. Brent Lowak, is one of six victims being treated at the Children's Hospital Colorado, from the shootings at the Century Aurora 16 Cineplex. 12 people were killed and 58 were wounded early Friday morning while attending the opening of "The Dark Knight Rises." The suspected gunman was arrested at the scene shortly after the shootings. Brent, who is expected to make a full recovery, was attending the film with Ghawi, who was killed in the attack. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Zach Ornitz) TV, INTERNET AND MAGAZINES CALL FOR RATES AND TERMS

Sue Greene, mother of Brent Lowak, 27, shows a picture of her son, at right, with close friend Jessica Ghawi, at the Children's Hospital Colorado, in Aurora, Colo., where her son is recovering from bullet

President Barack Obama on Sunday evening consoled relatives of the 12 people killed in last week's rampage shooting in Colorado, including the brother of a slain San Antonio native.

Jordan Ghawi, whose 24-year-old sister Jessica Ghawi was killed in the theater shooting early Friday morning, posted on Twitter that “Obama came in knowing about Jessica and left knowing more.” The president “has been incredible,” another post read.

Jessica Ghawi, an aspiring sportscaster who moved to Denver from San Antonio last year, attended the premiere screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” with her good friend Brent Lowak of Bulverde. Lowak, 27, had become close with Jessica Ghawi while the two attended Smithson Valley High School, a friend said. He'd flown to Denver to visit Ghawi for the weekend and see the movie.

Lowak's mother, Sue Greene, told the Associated Press in Colorado the two were sitting in the sixth or seventh row when Lowak heard the hiss of gas. Jessica Ghawi and Lowak ducked, he told his mother and Jordan Ghawi, but bullets struck both of them — Ghawi in the leg and head, and Lowak in the buttock.

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His mother said Lowak was unable to walk but crawled out of the theater.

“Only then did he leave her. They were best friends,” Greene said.

Lowak remains at Children's Hospital Colorado, where Sunday he took his first steps since the shooting, according to Jordan Ghawi. Relatives expect him to continue improving, although they aren't sure if Lowak will be back home for Jessica Ghawi's memorial service, scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Bible Church.

“Our hearts go out to all the victims of this senseless tragedy, including Brent's dear friend Jessica Ghawi,” a statement from Lowak's father, Larry Lowak, reads. “Our family has been overwhelmed by the show of support for Brent and we wanted to let everyone know that we expect him to make a full recovery.”

Lowak, who works for A First Class Limo and Sedan Services, was studying to become a firefighter and worked part-time at a local H-E-B, where he was a partner in the produce department, according to a company spokeswoman. His relatives are by his side in Colorado, said Dya Campos of H-E-B.

“The family is just focusing on spending time on him, and helping Brent recover,” she said, adding that it's too early to tell when Lowak might return to Texas.

Already, he's undergone at least two surgeries and has another scheduled for Tuesday, said good friend Karen Craig.

“He really is a remarkable young man, and it's so tragic to know that he's going through something like this,” Craig said. “It was just kids going to the movies. I just can't imagine the horror.”

To help Lowak, who is the same age as her eldest son, Craig said she set up a Facebook page dedicated to his recovery. Friends hope to establish a fund to help with Lowak's medical expenses soon.

“All of the friends are reeling here, and what makes it harder is he's out of state and we're here,” she said. “It hits hard. The kids are all grieving, mourning the loss of Jessica and the tragedy of what Brent is going through, too.”